Abstract |
Methylphenidate eliminated mutism in a catatonic schizophrenic after Amytal had failed. Response permitted an adequate clinical evaluation and temporary resumption of eating, self-care and sociability. This suggests that methylphenidate has a useful role in the clinical evaluation of the mute patient who fails to respond to Amytal and that 2 psychopharmacological varieties of catatonic mutism may exist.
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Authors | L H Frost |
Journal | Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica
(Acta Psychiatr Scand)
Vol. 79
Issue 4
Pg. 408-10
(Apr 1989)
ISSN: 0001-690X [Print] United States |
PMID | 2735213
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Methylphenidate
- Amobarbital
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Topics |
- Adult
- Amobarbital
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Male
- Methylphenidate
(therapeutic use)
- Mutism
(drug therapy, psychology)
- Schizophrenia, Catatonic
(drug therapy, psychology)
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